Category Archives: Cars

The Latest Vehicle in the Corral

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Larry Hendrick

The decision to move back to the Texas Panhandle brought back thoughts of several winters from previous days. The blizzard of 1958, of 1970, and a few others from later dates. My Newest acquisition is a 4-wheel drive With the … Continue reading →

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A 1956 Plymouth Wagon

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Larry Hendrick

Dad called it a Hippiwampus. I’m not sure where that name was birthed, but it seemed to fit. What started as a typical 1956 Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon was now a full blown hunting buggy, with no resemblance to the … Continue reading →

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There Were Two Gorgeous Cars

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Larry Hendrick

I couldn’t believe my eyes. There were two of them just sitting there. They were gorgeous. My wife and I were driving up Buchanan Street in Amarillo, Texas. She spotted them first. The gasp caught my attention, but by looking … Continue reading →

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1965 Mercury Comet- The One that Got Away

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Larry Hendrick

My wife was pissed at me. Coming home from the grocery store, she shifted into 2nd gear, and the shift lever came out of the steering column dangling in her hand. The shifter was what is now called a three-on-the-tree … Continue reading →

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Cars, Cars, Cars, & Drag Racing

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Larry Hendrick

This weekend is all about cars, cars, cars, & drag racing. April 13-14, 2019 will test the most robust car fan. Reschedule car show in Belville, TexasCar show in Chappell Hill, Texas Car show in Katy, TexasDrag racing in Bay Town, … Continue reading →

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It was a 1952 Plymouth painted Crystal Turquoise

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Larry Hendrick

The car was big enough for a barn dance but was not cool at all for a seventeen-year-old boy. Nor was the car a chick magnet. And since I didn’t play football, that was strike two. Trading Up? When the transmission … Continue reading →

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Second Gear was Gone and it was Green

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Larry Hendrick

I shifted into second gear, let out the clutch, and it kicked out into neutral. Oh no, not again. It seems the old Ford lost the ability to stay in second. That was a problem. It was a 3-speed on … Continue reading →

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Have we lost the meaning of the words Sedan and Coupe? Reading an article the other day on a car site ( should know the difference) and the review was for a 2-door coupe. In the article, they continually called … Continue reading →

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Larry Hendrick | Leave a comment

Fourteen Years Old with a Driver’s License

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Larry Hendrick

Do you remember, as a teenager, that feeling of freedom? Remember? It was the day you passed the driving part of the test to acquire your driver’s license. I admit I’m not sure what it means to today’s teens, but … Continue reading →

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It was Iris Mist Iridescent

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Larry Hendrick

When he floored it, I was nailed back in my seat and found it difficult to breathe. The G-force was incredible as we raced down Paramount Street in Amarillo. Then as fast as he had accelerated, he let off and … Continue reading →

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